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Old 02-21-2012, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by KayakerNC View Post
Personally, I'd rather go with a whole-house surge protector, with some plug in protectors for the TV, computers, etc.
Unless you are on the highest elevation in your neighborhood, with the tallest trees, I'm not sure about the value of lightning rods. It sure doesn't sound like the insurance companies think they are worthwhile.

Surge protectors for appliances and lightning rods provide two completely different types of protection. The fact that insurance companies don't give discounts for LPS doesn't mean that they aren't worthwhile. Elevation in TV and/or tree height is pretty much a moot point.